When a passerby snapped a photo of a man mowing the National Mall lawn in Washington D.C. during the government shutdown, the picture went viral on social media. The man, later identified as South Carolinian Chris Cox, insisted he wasn’t making a political statement; he just wanted the mall to look nice for the Million Vet March and saw a way to make his state proud and help out the government in its time of need.

Enter into the joy of your master.

Matthew 25:21

Cox didn’t just mow the grass one day. He stayed 16 days, emptying trashcans, cutting down limbs and raking leaves. He used the talents he was given and made America proud. Today’s passage is taken from the parable of the talents, which teaches how using your God-given gifts makes Him proud. Those who use their talents wisely will hear, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

Are you using your talents for the Lord? What gifts could you utilize to do His will? Ask God to open your eyes for ways you can be used. Perhaps you need to mow the grass and rake some leaves – or maybe bake a cake or clean a house. Then pray for God to raise up more American citizens and national leaders like Chris Cox.

Recommended Reading: I Peter 4:7-11